Tips to Decorate Your College Dorm Room

Moving into your alma mater’s dorm room? Excellent! You’re about to have a unique experience and an exciting opportunity to let your personality shine through authentic interior and décor. But before you get into the process, keep in mind that even if you take your favorite photos, statuettes, and home decor bundles with you, you won’t be able to 100% take away the fact that you’re living in a dorm room now. But there’s something you can do to make your away-from-home home a more personalized and comfortable place.

Add Ambient Lighting

Most dorm rooms have a single light somewhere in the middle of the ceiling. It is boring, but you can change it! Cheer up the setting with functional and fun lighting like string lights, vintage floor lamps, candle holders, or even paper lanterns. At the same time, it is recommended to add some task lighting to be able to study during nighttime when your roomie is asleep.

Add a Plant or Two

One of the best tools to add personality to any space is greenery. If you didn’t pay attention to your mom’s lush backyard at home, you’re going to definitely miss it when the college year starts away from family. Do not hesitate to put some plants in your dorm to create a more welcoming and eco-friendly space. Taking into consideration the fact that your schedule will most likely be hectic, it’s better to go for the plants that are easy to take care of and don’t require much attention and light.

Use Space Dividers

Taking into account how small college rooms may be, it is important to differentiate between spaces. Make a tour of the local IKEA to find moveable and foldable dividers. You will use them to divide the living space into sections used for sleep and work. The best thing about these items is that they do not cramp the room and can be multi-functional.

Use Walls for Extra Personalization

If you’re looking for the best canvas to showcase your personality in a dorm room, walls are the answer. Not only will they enable you to display what is crucial to you, but they will also help you keep those positive memories alive in the form of posters, photos, sketches, paintings, and so on. In contrast with furniture and rugs that you have to take care of ASAP, your walls can wait until you are done with the whole room. If you’re not sure about your decorative skills, use easy-to-remove self-adhesive strips or an LED photo clip string light. If, at any point, you’re tired of it, you will change your wall décor for something more permanent.  

Add Drapes

To make your dorm place cozier, add drapes to match the overall style of the environment. Not only will you make the most sterile setting home-like, but you will also be able to regulate the flow of light.

Feeling Lost? Keep Things Simple!

If you feel a bit overwhelmed in the middle of design styles, don’t worry. Keep it simple. Pick a minimalistic décor and soft palette. When seeking décor for your dorm room, choose pieces in creams, beiges, ivory, and whites. This simple trick will help you end up in a cozy setting with timeless design.

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